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Tag: psychedelic

A nice little psych trip by Canadian group, Powder Blue. The shoegaze-y guitars create bright flavor while the subdued vocals creep alongside. The band is set to release their second EP II on December 8. Enjoy.

Has the flute ever sounded so sexy? I’m not sure. I’m not much of a flute enthusiast, and that is because most isn’t backed by a brilliant psychedelic glow. The chorus vocal snakes itself into the flute melody, creating a cool and catchy groove that I can get into. So, Bethany, the 11-year-old Lawton Chiles Middle Academy flutist that I despised, eat your heart out! You ain’t got shit on King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Enjoy.

White Denim – Friday, June 13, 12:00 A.M. – That Tent

White Denim is a four-piece band from Austin, Texas. Since 2008, they’ve combined a Vampire Weekend style indie rock with psychedelic and blues flavors. Just last year, White Denim released their sixth album, Corsicana Lemonade.

The first song I remembering hearing from the band was “Shake, Shake, Shake.” I know it’s the most famous they’ve produced, but I think it’s also one of the best. The thumbing bass lines give me chills every time, and the sporadic drum fills are so damn tasty. At Bonnaroo, White Denim are bound to bring energy and excitement to their set. Good times will be rollin’ for sure.

Today, we have three new releases, by three Orlando acts. Each feature a distinct sound, worlds away from the rest. Enjoy.

Pasty Cline – “But A Phase”

Pasty Cline is becoming quite a staple on The Vinyl Warhol. “But A Phase” is a familiar sound with the same DIY recording and one-man-against-the-world attitude. Here, Lawhorne’s voice is twangier than usual, evoking the California gold rush. The song was recently featured on a split cassette with Tremolo Ghosts, put out by Liquid Library. With quick picking and a thumping beat, Pasty Cline sounds as if he’s riding the rails in search a fortune that’s long gone.

There’s a whole album waiting at Pasty Cline’s Bandcamp. Side-effects may include: lactating.

Witch Kings – “I Can’t Tell”

Witch Kings’ debut single is a sultry slow jam with darkness at it’s core. We’re greeted with wispy guitar tones that dive slowly into the first verse. Singer John Waters’ vocals are deep and haunting, his diction reminiscent of Lou Reed (see: “Cheeesssttt”). Waters himself seems confused. He cries, he laughs, he’s high, he’s low. This uncertainty only adds to the song’s overall haziness. Witch Kings features members from The Welziens and The Haroux, but “I Can’t Tell” is in a vain different from both. This first release was a surprise. I can only wonder what other surprises are in store.

Keep an eye on Witch King’s Bandcamp. There is much, much more to come.

Fortune Howl – “Interzone Export”

The video for Fortune Howl’s “Interzone Export” is both beautiful and disturbing. We follow a figure (you can’t even call him a person) through an eerie world void of life and color. He trudges through a swamp to stop at dead stumps and piles of ruble, longing for the lively world he used to know. The video perfectly reflects the song’s emotion. Themes of isolation plague every element of sound. The music and vocals give me chills. Fortune Howl moans out, “Everything is gone, but I’m still here.” I need an adult.